David Griffin
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Objective
Being the best pipe welder that i can be by ongoing education and onsite training as well as private studies through trades books and online courses. Also working towards being a skilled pipefitter so i am better able to provide a high quality product no matter what I am assiged to do.
Work Experience
Rig Welder/Contractor. (05/01/2004 – 08/01/2010)
Five years working on everything from pipelines to refinery's. Proficient in all types of welding such as SMAW, GTAW, SMCW, and GMAW.
Last Employer: Self employed
Responsibilities: Had to fit weld and install all types of process piping as well as hand rails and catwalks. Working from blueprints or designing pipe runs myself.
Accomplishments: Worked 341 days in 2006, and 335 days in 2007 as was requested by the general contractor on several different jobs.
Tubewelder (09/01/2006 – 02/01/2010)
I have been invovled in over 25 shutdowns all over the united states. From New York to Washington state. Working nothing but 7/12's.
Last Employer: Total Western Contracting
Contact Person: Went backrupt in early 2010
Responsibilities: Took part in all aspects of boiler maintenance from replacing tubes and steam piping. To resolving rigging issues trying to get new materials in the boiler.
Accomplishments: part of a team that made 81 2" water wall tube welds in one twelve hour shift. With 100% x-ray and a 0% rejection!
Education
Establishment: Tulsa Welding School
Degree: Master Welder Diploma
Education Period: 07/07/2004 - 01/05/2005
Average Grade: 4.0 GPA
Details: I was number two in a class of 145. Won 5 outta 10 welding competitions.
Skills
Have been certified in numerous ASME Section Eight and Nine codes as well as API 1104. Also been certified in D1.1 and D1.3.
Foreign Language Skills: Currently learning Spanish.
Interests
I am a very big supporter of the local FFA Chapter in Indiahoma, Oklahoma. Serving as the booster club vice president for the last two years. As well as helping the local instructor with speech competions and livestock shows. I was born and raised on a small ranch and love returning everytime i get the chance.